Newton Holanda Gurgel
Newton Holanda Gurgel | |
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| Bishop of the Diocese of Crato Emeritus | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Crato |
| In office | 1993 - 2001 |
| Predecessor | Vicente de Paulo Araújo Matos |
| Successor | Fernando Panico, M.S.C |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 17, 1949 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1923 |
Newton Holanda Gurgel (born November 1, 1923) is a Brazilian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Gurgel was born in Acopiara, Brazil and ordained a priest on December 17, 1949. Gurgel was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Crato on April 10, 1979 as well as titular bishop of Gummi in Byzacena and was consecrated on May 27, 1979. Gurgel was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Crato on November 24, 1993, where he served until his retirement on May 2, 2001.
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